San Mateo Re-Employment
and Community Resources
 
The San Mateo Re-Employment and Community Resources page provides additional information and links to resources about unemployment information, job placement, career services, and emergency assistance.
 

Unemployment Information (UI)
Employment Development Dept. (EDD)- Telephone claim filing (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
1-800-300-5616
Customers can also mail or fax the UI claim form:

   Mail: EDD
MIC 40-NET
P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
  Fax: 1-866-215-9159

To obtain claim forms log onto www.edd.ca.gov then click on "application"; or, go to PeninsulaWorks, your one-stop job connection, offices listed below.

  • Do not wait to file your UI claim. File your claim immediately when you are either unemployed or partially unemployed.
  • Inquire about possible waiver of your waiting period when you call, mail or fax your claim.
  • If you have difficulty getting through on the 800 phone number and cannot file your claim by Friday of a given week, inquire about the backdating of your benefits.

UI Partial Benefits
Customers may receive partial unemployment benefits while working part-time. Inquire through the 1-800-300-5616 number or inquire when you call or visit a PeninsulaWorks office.

EDD California Training Benefits (CTB)
Some UI clients may receive benefits while attending training. An additional UI benefit of up to 26 weeks may be available while you are in training. Inquire through the 1-800-300-5616 number (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or inquire when you call or visit a PeninsulaWorks office.
  • You must speak to an EDD representative about CTB by the 16th week of your UI benefits in order to potentially qualify for an extension on your UI benefits.
Job Placement Sources and Information
CalJOBS – Log onto the EDD job web site for listing of jobs in your area. www.caljobs.ca.gov
Call Employment Development Department (EDD) for the office nearest you. 1-800-300-5616 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Employment Information Center at SFO – SF International Airport, Terminal 2 (previously called the International or Central Terminal) Departure Level Job Hotline – 650-821-5246 Phone: 650-821-5242

PeninsulaWorks - Comprehensive career information, services, and training for youth, adults, and dislocated (laid off) workers. www.peninsulaworks.org

  • 271 - 92nd St., Daly City
650-301-8440
  • 550 Quarry Road, San Carlos
650-596-3299
  • 2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
650-367-0190
  • 1200 O’Brien Dr. (at OICW), Menlo Park
650-833-4906

Union Services
San Mateo County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
650-341-7711
Information and referral for union members.

Child Care Services
Child Care Coordinating Council – 700 S. Claremont, San Mateo
1-800-944-CARE (2273)
For information about child care assistance and referrals to free part-day programs for children and other family resources.

Utilities Relief - Pacific Gas and Electric Company – for PGE financial assistance programs, visit www.pge.com/001_res_svc/financial_assistance/index.shtml or call 1-800-PGE-5000 for further billing questions.

Pacific Bell – for billing and payment options, visit www.pacbell.com click on billing and account; or call general information, including Universal Lifeline Service, at 1-800-750-BELL or to arrange for payment plan call 1-800-241-3000.

Debt Services - Consumer Credit Counselors
1-800-777-7526

Community Assistance - Information and Referral United Way/HELPLINK 1-800-273-6222
(M-F 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Mental Health Services - San Mateo County Mental Health
1-800-686-0101
For individuals needing counseling, call the San Mateo County Health Services Access Line for information and referral.

Health Care Services - Free and Reduced Cost Options
Healthy Families Program - A low cost health care program for children with family incomes above the level eligible for no cost Medi-Cal and below 250 percent of the federal income guidelines ($34,704 for a family of three). Health Families Program provides health, dental and vision coverage for eligible families. Information Line: 1-888-747-1222 or apply: County of San Mateo Human Services Agency.

County Health Department Clinics are also available on a sliding-fee scale and are located throughout the county. Dial 650-573-3434 to find the nearest clinic nearest you.

Medical - A comprehensive health insurance to families and individuals with low incomes. Medical provides health, dental and vision coverage for eligible families. Go to any County of San Mateo Human Services Agency offices listed below to get more information or an application.

Public Assistance – County of San Mateo Human Services Agency
 The County of San Mateo County Human Services Agency provides services including employment readiness workshops and job search for the general public. Other services provided: temporary cash assistance (CalWORKs), Medical, Food Stamps, housing assistance, alcohol and other drug services for eligible families. Please call your nearest office for more information or visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hsa.dir/index.htm:

North region: Pacifica, Daly City, South San Francisco, Colma, Brisbane, San Bruno

• 1487 Huntington Ave., South San Francisco
650-877-5663
• 350 - 90th St., Daly City (Medical only)
650-301-8720
• 271 - 92nd St., Daly City
650-301-8400


Central region: San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, Coastside

• 550 Quarry Road, San Carlos
650-596-1025
• 400 Harbor Blvd., Belmont (Medical only)
650-802-5018


South region: Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Woodside, Atherton, Portola Valley

• 2500 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City
650-599-3811
• 2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto
650-363-4175

Veterans Services of San Mateo County, 550 Quarry Rd., San Carlos

650-802-6598
Assists veterans, survivors, dependents of veterans in gaining access to benefits based on military service.

Core Service Agency Network of San Mateo County
These agencies provide emergency assistance including food, transportation, clothing, housing, utility, landlord and tenant information. Services may vary at each agency.

Coastside Opportunity Center - 99 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada - Phone: 650-726-9071 Serves El Granada, Half Moon Bay, La Honda, Montara, Moss Beach, Pescadero, San Gregorio www.coastside.org

Daly City Community Service Center - 350 - 90th Street, Daly City - Phone: 650-991-8007
Serves Daly City, Broadmoor, Colma

Fair Oaks Community Center - 2600 Middlefield Road, RWC - Phone: 650-780-7500
Serves Redwood City, Portola Valley, North Fair Oaks, Woodside, Atherton
www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/parks/center_focc.html

Family Support Center of the Mid-Peninsula - 2277 University Avenue, EPA Phone: 322-1821
Serves East Palo Alto, Menlo Park

North Peninsula Neighborhood Service Center - 600 Linden Avenue, SSF Phone: 588-8822
Serves South San Francisco, San Bruno, Brisbane www.neighborhoodservices.org

Pacifica Resource Center - 1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica – Phone: 650-359-0250
Serves Pacifica, North of Devils Slide www.ci.pacifica.ca.us/CITYHALL/div_rc.html

Samaritan House - 401 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo - Phone: 650-347-3648
Serves San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, Hillsborough, Belmont, San Carlos, Foster City
www.samaritanhouse.com

Information compiled by County of San Mateo: Board of Supervisors, Workforce Investment Board, Human Services Agency, Health Services; California Employment Development Department (EDD); San Mateo County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO); San Francisco International Airport; PeninsulaWorks; Core Services Agency Network of San Mateo County.


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